Free BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care Course in Littlehampton. Classes run at The Littlehampton Academy, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum grade 4 in English to enrol. The level 3 BTEC health and social care course covers how health and social care services support children and adults across society, including the impact of an ageing population on care provision. The course takes 18 months to complete.
Who this course is for
Do you like to care for others? Have you got an Inquisitive nature and think that you would like to go into a career that involves helping people?
If that is the case then Health and Social care is the course for you!
Health and Social care is about understanding and improving the lives of children's and adults living in society. With an aging population in the UK, it is more important that ever to have passionate and experienced health care professionals working in the UK. By studying Health and Social care you will develop a sound understanding of the skills and abilities you need to support both children and adults in the community.
Entry requirements
Minimum grade 4 in English.
What you will learn
You'll explore how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll study human growth and development across the life stages.
You'll examine the factors that affect health and wellbeing, including social, economic, and environmental influences.
You'll learn about safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable people.
You'll develop understanding of person-centred approaches to care.
You'll investigate the impact of an ageing population on health and social care provision.
You'll build knowledge of communication skills used in care settings.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based at The Littlehampton Academy, with full-time daytime attendance over 18 months. BTEC qualifications are assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll produce written work, reports, and case studies throughout the course, with some units assessed under exam conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Littlehampton Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults or older people in residential or home care settings.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Support worker: working with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Early years practitioner: working in nurseries or children's care settings.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
Residential childcare worker: supporting young people in care homes or supported housing.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Pearson Edexcel): a larger qualification that strengthens your application for university or higher-level roles.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care: the next step toward management roles or degree-level study.
Nursing, social work, or allied health degree: many universities accept a BTEC National Certificate alongside A Levels or equivalent qualifications for entry.
